There are 3 U.S. National Parks that start with M, running from “Mammoth Cave” to “Mount Rainier.” They include a huge underground cave system, a park full of ancient cliff dwellings, and a glacier-covered volcano. You can visit them to explore caves, walk through history, hike alpine meadows, and see some of the country’s most striking landscapes.

U.S. National Parks are protected areas managed by the National Park Service to preserve natural wonders, wildlife, and cultural history for everyone. The idea began in 1872 with Yellowstone, the first national park in the world.

Below you’ll find the table with the National Park, State, Type, and Description for each entry.

National Park: The official name of each park, so you can quickly find the one you want to research or add to your travel plans.

State: The state where the park is located, which helps you plan your route and decide how far you need to travel.

Type: The main kind of landscape or feature the park protects, so you can pick places that match what you like to explore.

Description: A short summary of what makes each park special, including key sights and facts, so you know what to expect before you go.

U.S. National Parks

National ParkStateType
Mammoth CaveKentuckyCave system
Mesa VerdeColoradoArchaeological site
Mount RainierWashingtonVolcano and mountain

Descriptions

Mammoth Cave
Home to the longest known cave system in the world, with more than 400 miles mapped. Visitors can take ranger-led tours through huge chambers, narrow passages and underground rivers.
Mesa Verde
Preserves thousands of Ancestral Puebloan sites, including Cliff Palace, the largest cliff dwelling in North America. The park protects homes built into canyon walls more than 700 years ago.
Mount Rainier
Centered on an active, glacier-covered volcano that rises 14,411 feet above Seattle’s skyline. The park is known for wildflower meadows, old-growth forests and dozens of named glaciers.
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